Friday, November 13, is a big day for Apple’s smart home push. The HomeView smart display and the new Apple TV 4K arrive in stores, and Apple is also opening pre-orders for the first three accessories in its Apple Home Collection: two security cameras and a video doorbell made with LG. Here’s what’s launching, what it costs and when you can get it.
HomeView: Apple’s first smart display
HomeView is a $299 smart display with a 7-inch screen that runs on Apple’s A18 chip and puts Siri AI front and center. It comes in a tabletop version with a speaker base (silver, starlight, rose pink or space gray) and a wall-mounted version (space gray or silver) at the same $299 price. Wall mounts from Schneider Home start at $59.95.
It goes on sale November 13 in the U.S., Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the UK. Apple says it is not available in the European Union because Siri AI isn’t offered in iOS there yet. Engadget’s review gave it 8.4 out of 10, praising its design and sound, but noted that it depends heavily on a nearby iPhone or iPad and isn’t great for watching videos. For the full feature list, see our HomeView announcement coverage.
The new Apple TV 4K
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K also reaches stores on November 13, in the U.S. and 29 other countries and regions. It costs $299 and uses the A19 chip, which Apple says is up to 50% faster on the CPU and up to twice as fast on graphics as the previous model. It adds built-in microphones so you can talk to Siri AI hands-free, plus a dedicated AV1 decoder for more efficient streaming. Engadget’s review called it “still great” but much more expensive than before.
If you already own a recent Apple TV, you don’t have to upgrade to try the new assistant: Apple says Siri AI is available as a beta on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later). Our guide to the new tvOS 27.2 features walks through what’s already on your box.
Apple Home Collection: LG cameras and doorbell pre-orders
Apple confirmed to Engadget that pre-orders for three Apple Home Collection accessories, designed with LG, open November 13 and ship in December:
- Indoor camera ($200): records 2.5K video, detects people and pets, and has color and infrared night vision. It can tilt up when you’re out and down when you’re home, automatically through the Home app or with a button.
- Outdoor camera ($300, or $400 with a floodlight): 2.5K video, recognition of faces, pets and deliveries, two-way talk, night vision and IP65 protection against rain and dust.
- Video doorbell ($250): a dual-camera design, with a 2.5K camera facing forward and a Full HD camera pointing down at packages. When someone rings, HomeView and HomePod speakers sound a chime.
All three use end-to-end encryption, so neither Apple nor LG can see your video, and they keep 10 days of event history with iCloud+, plus built-in storage. Other Home Collection products, including thermostats and a door lock, will follow, with some arriving next month and the rest in early 2027.
Should you buy now?
If you live in Apple’s ecosystem and already own HomeKit or Matter accessories, HomeView is the most interesting piece of the lineup, especially as a kitchen or entryway hub. If you mostly want a better TV box, check whether your current Apple TV 4K gets the Siri AI beta before spending $299. And if you’ve been waiting for Apple-branded security cameras, pre-ordering on November 13 is the earliest way to get one this year.
For background on the whole lineup, see our recap of Apple’s “Welcome Home” event. Apple TV also recently added sign language interpretation for Apple Original films.
Sources: Apple Newsroom: Meet Apple HomeView, Apple Newsroom: Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, Engadget: Apple Home Collection pre-orders, Engadget: Apple HomeView review
